ALAMO DOG OBEDIENCE CLUB TRAINING & EVENT CENTER is open at 8013 New Sulfur Springs Road, 78263 (indoor, a/c)

OPEN HOUSE

December 11, 2022 with an Agility Drop-in from 1 to 4 pm for our ADOC members & students and December agility exhibitors! Directions.

Dog & Puppy Obedience Classes

• Sign up for January Basic Manners classes for puppies & adult dogs
• 6 Saturday classes-$150.
• 9:45 am Basic Manners I
• 10:45 am Basic Manners II/CGC
• 11:45 am Basic Manners I

Contact Joni at 210-557-1649 or email jonil.puckett@me.com for more information and to reserve your spot in Basic Manners! CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED.

S.T.A.R. Puppy (3-7 mo) 6 weeks/ $150, 2pm

CGC/Trick Puppy 8 weeks/$200. Call/text Matt Palmieri at 805-236-8766 or email to reserve your spot: siriusk9performance@gmail.com 

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Dog Agility Classes

Beginner Agility classes

• Monday - 7 pm $150/6 classes. Contact Christine Meyers (210) 269-5845
• Saturday - 5:45 pm $150/6 classes. Contact Matt Palmieri (805) 236-8766 or email siriusk9performance @gmail.com  

Prerequisite: Group basic manners/ CGC or instructor approval. Space is LIMITED!

Advanced & Masters Course work spots open in the Tuesday pm, Wednesday am and Thursday am & pm classes. Click “Read more” for the complete weekly agility schedule. Contact Chris at (210) 269-5845 to sign up for one of these classes.

Introduce your dog or older puppy to the agility equipment using positive, motivational methods! We focus on safety and enjoyment, allowing each dog to move at his own pace, gaining confidence as he progresses.  All Levels of Agility are offered including sequencing and Masters Course work! Read more.

AKC Rally & Competition Obedience Classes

Ongoing monthly classes:

• 9-11 am AKC Utility/Open/Nov Obedience semi-private lessons $40/half hr
• 11:00 am AKC Masters/ Excellent/Advanced Rally $80/4 weeks
• 1 pm Obedience/rally ring rental $30/ half hour

What is Rally? In Rally, a dog and their handler move together through a course made up of 12-20 signs.  Each sign displays a skill to perform such as turns or behaviors like sit, down, or stay. The dog and handler work together and should show a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm throughout the course!  All levels of Rally are offered.   Read more.

AKC Fast CAT Competitions

What is Fast CAT?FAST CAT® – which stands for Coursing Ability Test – is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time, chasing a lure. It’s over before you know it — and it’s nothing short of awe-inspiring to watch your dog run at top speed, ears back, eyes focused, legs strong!  Check out the awesome videos on our Facebook page! AKC FAST CAT- $25/ run, 4 events

• October  15-16, 2022
• January 21-22, 2023
• March 11-12, 2023
  Practice/Fun Runs planned for Friday, January 20, 10-noon & Saturday October 15 about 3 pm after the official runs are completed. Stay tuned to Facebook for the dates! Contact Debbie Moore (210) 504-6554

Visit trial secretary Emily Forsyth’s website https://goldens4me.com/ for the online entry and premium.

$20/2 practice runs for new dogs or puppies after the completion of the last event on Saturday.
Recall practice available on the track to our monthly obedience, rally and agility students. Call Emily (210) 601-4147 for more information about entering an official AKC event. It is strongly suggested to attend practice events to help new dogs be successful in an official trial.  Read more.

Agility Skills & Drills Workshops

Agility workshops  with Courtney Moore. Contact Courtney directly through Facebook Messenger or text 512-487-4478. Please leave a complete message with your name and the level you are interested in. Dogs should be able to do jumps and tunnels without luring for the Beginner level. All dogs should be non-reactive (aggressive) to dogs and people: 2023 schedule to be determined.

• 8:30 am Masters/Premier handling
• 10:30 am Masters handling
• Noon Advanced handling
• 2:30 pm Novice handling

AKC Scent Work Practice

Alamo Dog Obedience Club members practice AKC Scent work at our Event Center for upcoming AKC Scent work trials for club members entered in trials.

• Advanced practice-Tuesday 1 pm
• Intro to Scent Work-Saturday noon

Message Debbie Moore (210) 378-4202 to join a practice session or to join our club! Active member in other classes and members who help with our events do get priority to get  training class slots.

What is Scent Work (Nose Work)?

https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-scent-work/